| Section | Topic | Marks | |---------|-------|-------| | A | Investigation & Design Brief | 20 | | B | Design sketches & choice | 30 | | C | Model making | 15 | | D | Evaluation | 5 | | | | 70 |
Designing and building a lifting mechanism (hoist) used in mining operations to pull materials or workers from underground. technology grade 9 mini pat term 1 memorandum
Generating multiple initial ideas (usually two or three) using free-hand drawing techniques. | Section | Topic | Marks | |---------|-------|-------|
According to recent 2026 marking guidelines , the Term 1 project frequently centers on designing a functional structure—often a bridge—that addresses a specific community need. This year's focus emphasizes in the context of infrastructure development (e.g., a pedestrian bridge over a flooded river). This year's focus emphasizes in the context of
Did the model lift the weight? Did it stand without collapsing?